The Trump Administration Is Sabotaging Head Start (Opinion)
While America argues over elite universities and diversity programs, a quieter crisis is unfolding—one that threatens the very foundation of educational equity […]
Don’t Underestimate the Power of Graphic Novels for the Classroom (Opinion)
Many students—and teachers (including me!)—love graphic novels. Today’s post begins a series exploring how they can be used in the classroom. ‘Wonderful […]
5 Books That Have Inspired Teachers (Opinion)
We teachers need all the inspiration and support we can get, and books can be a source of both. Today’s post begins […]
Don’t Ignore These Crucial Steps to Help New Teachers Thrive (Opinion)
As hundreds of institutions prepare to graduate the next generation of teachers, I remain hopeful that experienced educators can support their transition […]
Teach For America’s Outgoing CEO Reflects on Her Tenure (Opinion)
Teach For America is one of the most influential educational organizations of the past few decades. Starting 35 years ago as an […]
Enough Already With the New Initiatives. Give Teachers a Break (Opinion)
Today’s post continues a series on exploring what can be taken off schools’ and teachers’ plates so they can focus on more […]
Students Make Mistakes. How Teachers Correct Them Matters (Opinion)
Errors and mistakes are common in the classroom and in education. And I’ve published many posts about them. Today, educators share their […]
Educators Share Their Best Ideas for Unlocking Student Learning (Opinion)
As the saying goes, none of our students is bad—they just might be having a bad day (or a series of them). […]
RFK Jr. Is the Last Person Who Should Be in Charge of Special Education (Opinion)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has no place being put in charge of special education services. Last month, however, President Donald Trump announced […]
Does Teaching Feel Chaotic Right Now? How to Cope (Opinion)
Today’s post is the latest installment in a series on how educators in different content areas are grappling with doing their jobs […]
If Literacy Is a Priority, Why Do We Cling to the Wrong Practices? (Opinion)
There were two huge developments in the literacy world early this year. First, the emergence of a phonics program that could impact […]
How to Empower Students Right Now, According to a Teacher (Opinion)
Two weeks ago, I published “5 Strategies for Teaching Social Studies in Turbulent Times.” Here are five more suggestions…. Help ‘Students Recognize […]
